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The Easter school holidays of 2025 promise to be a much-anticipated period for many families. Between Saturday, April 5, and Monday, May 5, 2025, the dates vary according to academic zones in France. This guide provides a detailed overview of the spring holidays for each zone, so that everyone can plan their getaways and planned activities.
Zone A: dates and return days
The academies in Zone A, which include Besançon, Bordeaux, Clermont-Ferrand, Dijon, Grenoble, Limoges, Lyon, and Poitiers, will start their spring holidays on Saturday, April 19, 2025, after classes. Students will enjoy a well-deserved break before returning to school on Monday, May 5, 2025. These dates allow families to make the most of the end of April for travel or spring activities.
Zone B: holiday period
For those in Zone B, which includes the academies of Aix-Marseille, Amiens, Caen, Lille, Nancy-Metz, Nantes, Nice, Orléans-Tours, Reims, Rennes, Rouen, and Strasbourg, the holidays will begin on Saturday, April 5, 2025, after classes. This first Saturday in April is an opportunity for families who want to fully enjoy the first days of their holidays. Classes will resume on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, allowing for a lovely period of relaxation and escape for students and their parents.
Zone C: holiday details
Finally, Zone C, which includes the academies of Créteil, Montpellier, Paris, Toulouse, and Versailles, will have holidays starting from Saturday, April 12, 2025. Classes are scheduled to resume on Monday, April 28, 2025, providing an ideal window for a spring getaway. Families in this zone will also be able to enjoy nature and spring activities before returning to class.
It’s worth keeping an eye on this calendar and planning family events or trips, as these holidays are a great opportunity to spend time together. For more information on the Easter holidays of 2025, you can visit some websites dedicated to planning these essential moments, such as here.